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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12
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Sale of Real Estate.-Mr. James W 0wings,
auctoneer sold at the court house on Tuesday, for
VIM. S. Keech, ESQ.,, trustee in the case of George
E. Lynch vs. John Q. Cooling and others, tract
of land containing about III acres, situated on
the Franklin road, about six miles from Baltimore,
improved by frame dwelling, outbuildings, &C.,
to Charles II. GLENN fer 81 600.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Target Practice.--The Towson Guards,
Capt. Chas. B. MCLEAN, engaged in target prac-
tice on Wednesday afternoon, with view of Sc.
Letting team to compete with other teams from the
several military organizations in the State The
range was 200 yards, each man being entitled to
four shots, the bulps-eye counting 5. The best
scores were Corporal R. Dunning, 8; Drummer
Frank MARYLAND, s, and Private Thomas Kane, 5,
out of possible 20. A team will not be selected
until the men have had time for practice.
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A Blow that Caused Death.-Isaac J

A Blow That Caused Death.-Isaac john
son and Davis Gross, colored men employed by
Mr.. Lyons, who has contract for grading Bon
ME Brae Cemetery, in the LIST district, got into
difficulty on Saturday last, when Gross struck
johnson on the head with heavy club, fracturing
his skull, from the effects of which he died at a
city hospital on Tuesday. warrant has been
issued for the arrest of Gross but up to this time
he has managed to elude both the county and city
officers, who are on the lookout for him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Fullerton, 12th DESTRUCTION Tuesday last
q committee, consisting of Messrs. August Dumer,
Frederick Lassahn and j. Hertlein, went to Tow
sontown and waited on the Board of School Com
mssioners in reference to a new school house at
this place. The committee treated very
pleasantly by the Board and had the promise Of
having their request fulfilled at an early day.
Two of the oldest members of St. Peters Church,
this place, were buried this week, Mr.. Winterstein
on Monday, and Mr. Wirsing on Tuesday. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Union Chapel.-Rev. S. M. Afford, of the M. 3.
Church, Hereford, will preach at Union Chapel,
Sparkss Station, Sunday, Feb. 18th, at u o'clock
D. m. Public cordially invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12
NeW Bank Building.

New Bank Building.-The Towson National
Bank having some time ago purchased lot from
the heirs of the late Edward Fl. Ady, situated on
the east side of the turnpike, between Wheeler's
Hotel and A. j. Germans provision store, will
shortly commence the erection of bank building
upon it. The structure will be of white limestone
from the Hampton quarries on the Dulany's VAL
ley pike and will be built for the use of the bank
only.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Serious Accident.-Mr. Geo. w. Matthews,
who lives near the Eagle Paper Mill, 9th district,
met with serious accident last Monday. Hewas
engaged in cutting down tree and when it fell
one of the limbs caught him and crushed him to
the earth, breaking three of his ribs and other
wise injuring him. He was attended by DIR. Nor
ris, of Parkton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Died from Brain Fever.-Elizabeth A.
Green, in her 18th year, twin daughter of Prof.
James E. and Mrs. Margaret v. S. Green, Of
Towsontown, died early Friday morning, from
brain fever. The Prof. and his wife have the
sympathy of many friends in their sad bereave-
ment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

st. Agnes Academy.--Plans have been
made for the erection of an addition to the Acad-
envy of St. Agnes Seminary, Mt. Washington,
Baltimore county. The addition will consist of a
five-story brick building, 100 by so feet. The
contract has not yet been given out.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

-"Shall light the gas" asked the landlady
at the supper table.
"Oh, it isn't necessary" answered the new
boarder, "the supper is light enough"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Sater's Baptist Chmeh.-Preaching every Sun
day by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Nicoll, at Saters'
Baptist Church, at IL a. m, and at Pikesvie Bap-
fist Church at D. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

A Bug in her Ear.-About eight years ago a
lady named Dunn, living at Union factory, LIST
district, got bug in her ear and was unable to
get it out. Although it made her deaf it caused
her no pain until recently, when it commenced
troubling her. DR.. Burns, of Ellicott City, was
sent for and after hard work succeeded in extract
ing the insect, which was beetle of considerable
size The lady has entirely lost the hearing of that
ear
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Why Pay a Dollar a Pound for Glover
Seed ?-We have heard this week of several
Baltimore county farmers buying clover seed at
S1.OO pound, or $4,000 bushel, with the
derstanding that they would receive $500 for
every bushel raised by them. One we'll known
man in the 18th district, bought 100 pounds, and
gave his note for $4,000. Don't this strike the
average man of business as rather vague trans
action.
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Stolen Horse Recovered

Stolen Horse Recovered.-Some time last
week bay horse was stolen from D. M. Shertzer,
of Mt. Washington, Sd district, and on Wednesday
last the animal was recovered in Baltimore. The
two colored men who stole the horse had formerly
been in Mr.. Shertzer's employ. They took him
to the city and sold him to colored woman for
$12, and when found the horse was pulling di.
lapidated huckster wagon about the streets, and
one of the thieves was concealed in the wagon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Trinity p. E. Church, ToOsontoon.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. Fl. Powers, at
IL a. m. and p. m. Friday-Evening Prayer
at 600 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
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RELIGIOUS Notices.

To,csontoaon M. E. Church-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a. m and u P. m, by the
pastor, Rev. Watson Case.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening, at u
o'clock, and class meetings on Thursday, at p.
M, and Friday evening, at u O'Clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

"A bHWy6r b OuU6CIPu6IdUI6 NOI6'
A gentleman received a note from his lawyer,
which he was unable to decipher. On his way to
Office he met friend at the door of drug store.
The friend, after vainly attempting to read the
note, suggested that they step inside and hand it
to the Druggist without comment. The druggist,
after studying it in silence for few minutes,
stepped behind the prescription case and in
short time returned with bottle of medicine, duly
labeled and bearing directions. When the gentle
man saw his lawyer he was informed that the note
was notice for him to call at his office between
three and four o'clock p. m. of the following day
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Too Previous About the License.-The
following letter explains itself

EkLO, bALO TO-, Ecu. 4, 1901.
MEssRs. LoNGNECKER BRos.-Sirs Il would
like you to recall the statement saw in your last
weeks issue in regard to marriage license taken
out by one John W. Spicer, Jan. 31st, to marry
Miss Georgia Cuttings, as she was entirely igno-
rant of the action of the young man. By so doing
you will oblige her step father,
p a. ARNOLD
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

New Building Association-A meeting
was held at Arthur's Hall, Fork, 18th district, on
Wednesday evening, for the purpose of organizing
land and building association. There were
number of gentlemen present interested in the
project Mr.. John Arthur was selected as chair
man of the meeting, with Mr.. VIM. 0. B. Wright
as secretary. Articles of incorporation were
drafted with Messrs. John Arthur, VIM. O. B.
Wright, Robert Blair, Christian Lang and Charles
o. Burton as incorporators, under the name of
"The Fork Permanent Land and Bailding Asso-
citation of Baltimore county," The directors for
the first year are the above named incorporators
and Benjamin F. Foard, John T. Dilworth, Chas.
II. Quinlin and Charles A. Benson, making nine
in all. The chairman appointed committee,
consisting of DR.. Jas. F. II. Gorsuch, VIM. O. B.
Wright, Charles A. Benson, Frederick Schultz and
James ]. Lindsay, to draft constitution and by
laws to be submitted at the next meeting of the
association, which will be held at Arthur's Hall,
next Wednesday evening, 10th inst, at o'clock.
The capital stock of the association will be $780,
900, divided into 1000 shares Of the par value of
500 each. Quite a number of shares of stock
were subscribed for at the meeting by persons
present and the indications are that large num-
bes will be taken at the next meeting, when the
directors expect to organize and commence bust
ness.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-02-12

Dunkard Meetings.-Elder A. II. Reinhard,
of Frederick county, has been holding series Of
meetings at Benson's Hall, Woodberry, the past
week.
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P. G. ARNOLD.

Painful Injury.-Mr. Josh Frock, news agent
on the York road, met with q very painful acct
dent on Saturday last. He was crossing the road
in front of his house, wearing pair of slippers,
when he trod upon an ordinary table fork, The
handle of which was frozen in the mud. All
three of the tines penetrated his heel to the bone
making very ugly wound. His foot and leg be-
came much swollen, and serious results were for q
time apprehended, but he is now getting along all
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Lawyers Undecipherable Note

Resigned.-Mr. Samuel Norris, of Baltimore
county, clerk in the Baltimore postoffce, has re-
signed. ,.g
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Eutaw NJ. p. Church, Hartford Road.-Preach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill,
at ii a. m. All invited.
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Assessment of a Railroads.&c.. George
W. Morgan, assessor of property in the 18th dis
trict of Baltimore county, has made the following
return to the County Commissioners of the assess
ed value of property belonging to the new Balti
more and Ohio extension in said district, viz
Eleven miles of double railroad track,
at $12,500 per mile. ..$137, 10000
Six miles side track, at SC, 500 per mile 100000
Round house at Bayview Junetion...... 100000
Brick house and pump at Herring Run
Frame house at Rossville Station."... 10000
Frame house at Matthews Station. 10000
....-- .s $1S7 10000
Mr.. w. O. B. Wright, assessor for the 18th dis
trict, returned the following ON the Company's
property in that district:
Five and orty-nine-one-hundredth
miles double track, at $12,5OO per
mile ................ .........$6S, 1925. 90
Three-fourths of a mile side track....... 5,62500
Stone crusher, engine and building at
Morrison Station ......... 100000
Station at Bradshaw. 100000
Warehouse at Bradshaw. 100000
Station at Convention ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100000
SS6,75OOO
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Some time during Tuesday night last a horse
and set of harness were stolen from the barn of
Mr.. John g. Booth, near Morgan's mill, Dulany's
Valley. When the theft was discovered on We'd
nesday morning, Mr.. Booth at once started for
Baltimore and on his way down stopped at Tow
sontown and Waverly and gave description of
the horse. On the afternoon of the same day the
police at the latter place captured q colored man
who had set of harness in his possession, and
word was telephoned to Towsontown. That even
ing stray horse was picked up at Mr.. Thomas E.
R. Germans hotel short distance below this
place, and it is believed that he either escaped
from or was turned loose by the thief. On Thurs
day Mr.. Albert Booth came down and identified
the horse and going on to Wavery also identified
the harness, the thief proving to be young COL
ored man named Henry Smith, who worked on
Mr.. Booths farm about six years ago, but who
lattery had been employed by Mr.. G. V. Cher
BONNER and other farmers in the vicinity of the
Copper Factory. Mr.. Booth had lost sight of
Smith and had no idea that he was the thief. He
is now in Jail here. Last juno a fine horse was
stolen from Mr.. Booth and was never recovered
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NOTICE.
Noii0h'
Contractors and Builders are Invited to offer
Sealed Proposals for the

Erection of NEW CHURCH BUILDING for
the congregation of Bethel Presbyterian Church,
near Jarrettsville, Md. Said Church to be of
stone, 39x59 it,, with Annex at side, 25x25 feet.
Proposals will be received up to P. M, Monday,
February 2lst, 1887. For further information or
for examination of plans and specifications, call
address Rev. W. G. Stull, Madonna P. o.,
Hartford CO., Nd, to whom all proposals should
be addressed. The right is reserved to reject any
all bids. By order building committee.
Jan.29.-td*.) JOHN r. HARDWOOD, Se'cy.
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A New Village on the Northern Central
The UNION stated some time ago that Hon.
VIM. A. Fisher and several other gentlemen of
wealth had purchased the Hiser property, on the
Northern Central Railroad, just north of Lake
Roland, with a view to developing it. The tract
contains 214 acres and runs up to the new station
called Ruxton, which is about midway between
Lake Station and Sherwood. Work will be
commenced at once constructing graveled avenues,
bordered by trees, and laying the ground off
in lots, ranging from one and a-half to twelve
acres, with the intention of creating village
of small villas. Starting at the head of Lake
quarters of mile, binding on the west side of the
Northern Central Railway, and extending west
therefrom from quarter to a half mile. Ro-
land run, large stream, passes through the
property from north to south, emptying into Lake
equal parts. Other streams, flowing from high
elevation will be utilized for pure water for house
hold purposes, doing away with the necessity of
boring wells. An avenue, thirty feet wide, will
be finished from the property to Charles street
avenue, about mile distant, soon as the spring
opens. Another avenue will be carried to the
Falls road, about half q mile. The Northern
Central Railway, with desire to accommodate
the existing demand for moderate suburban homes,
has agreed to build bridge over the tracks at the
main avenue at cost of $1,000 or $4,000. The
land is rolling and there are extensive and fine
views from the hills The roads have been laid
off and the improvements arranged on the advice
of Mr.. A. NJ. Bowditch, landscape engineer, Of
Boston. The promoters intend to build some
houses this spring, and other lot-holders will do
the same. Thirty -four trains day stop at Rux-
ton.
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philopolis 9th District meeting of

Philopolis, 9th District The meeting Of
the Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club, on the
9th inst, at the residence of Col Walter S. Frank
lin, was one of unusual interest Mr.. Edward
Austen was foreman, and Mr. John Crowther, Jr.,
secretary. The members first convened at the
farm on the York pike, when an inspection of the
premises and stock was made which resulted favor
ably to the owner. 1t is acknowledged that the
COL is of the most successful in fatteniug cat
tie, and his crops prove his capabity as farmer.
After the inspection the members repaired to the
residence of their host at Ashland. Among the
interesting subjects considered was the losses Of
the farm and how to remedy them. Messrs VIM.
B. Sands and Daniel A. Conn were present. The
next meeting will take place at the residence of
Mr.. John D. Matthews.
On Sunday last Rev. Willard j. Law, of Epworth
1. M. Church, delivered very interesting address
to the Sabbath school of Union Chapel and at 7.30
d. m. preached most forcible sermon on the
spiritual position, duty and influence of the church.
The prayer meeting at Union Chapel, on Wednes-
day evening last, was spiritual occasion and
productive of good results. Rev. S. M. Afford
will preach at this place, at 730 p. M, on Sunday
next, and at Wight Leutz's Hall at 1880 a. m.
double wedding took place on Wednesday even
ing last, at the residence of Mr.. Elijah Chilcoat
near Belfast. The contracting parties were Miss
Ozela Chilcoat and Mr.. Mitchell Ensor, and Miss
Florence Chilcoat and Mr.. Elijah Price, each
couple being married separately, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. S. M. Afford. Both brides
are daughters of Mr.. Elijah Chilcoat. After the
ceremony an excellent supper was served and
pleasurable occasion had. There was a large cir
Gle of relatives and friends present. reception
was given the happy ones on Thursday evening,
by Mr. Mordecai Price, father of one of the grooms.
On Tuesday morning last Mr. Lewis Knapp,
aged about IS years and father of Mrs. George R.
Ensor, died after short illness of pneumonia
The funeral services, which were conducted by
Rev. S. NJ. Afford, took place at the residence of
his son, Charles Knapp, on Wednesday afternoon.
Interment was made at Jessops Church cemetery.
The deceased the father of ten children, sixty
five grandchildren and several great grandchil-
dren. We deeply sympathize with his widow and
family in their loss.
The sales of Messrs. William Anderson and w.
Lewis Knapp were well attended and fair prices
realized. 1t is not known where Mr.. Anderson
will locate. Mr.. Knapp and family will remove
to Woodbury. at an early day.
Mr. James Hartman and family intend living
near Lutherville, and Mr.. John Hartman will
move on Mr.. Mahon Prices property.
PHuOPoLIS
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EkIo 9th District.-Some of the members of
Ruhl's Sunday school found slippery travelling
last. Sunday. One young lady, with fair share
of caution and agility too, but escort near by,
went to the gutter twice, which brought the
mine to her cheek, but her perseverance prevailed
at last and she reached Mecca safely.
I venture to say that the teacher at school No.
distributes testimonials for merit, good conduct,
&C., more frequently (not term passes by than
any school in the rural parts Not that the chill
dren are any brighter, less mischievous more
deserving, but such incentives have an excellent
effect and get up competition.
Some of the oft-visited cider barrels are getting
low and that class of habitues putting in less
number of social calls, but the spring sales will
soon come around, the boys can meet and
have game of ball, and renew their acquaintance
and partake of substantial Pennsylvania (free)
dinner ere the active labors of work on the farm
commences.
Mr.. JEFF. Bollinger has been confined to the
house under the care of DIR. Manifold.
The bean farmer, too, has been laid up on the
shelf with stitch in his back. Neighbor Sans
Imminent is taking the soreness out, and chilled
beans" are strengthening up his spinal cord
If he don't get an attack of his old complaint
(spring fever), he will soon be tinkering around
the chopping block, at the wood-pile, as usual.
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A DESIRABLE FARM OF 1876 ACRES,
I'm Immediately adjoining Springfield [
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Station, on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad,
in Prince Georges county. Improved by a sub
stantial Stone Dwelling and good Barn and Stable.
Being on the Railroad with Station right at
hand it would make irst-class Dairy or Truck
Farm, being only twenty-five miles from Baltimore
and fifteen miles from Washington. Price $4,000
upon easy terms.
H. G. TURNBULL, JR.,
No. IL E. Lexington street, Baltimore, Md.
Feb.5tJan.15.
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Kingsville, 18th Distribution the informa-
ton of your correspondent of week ago, am
happy to state that the "Bloom6eld" farm, near
this place, was purchased by an energetic and
enterprising man about year ago, and while he
has not yet improved it with any new buildings,
a great deal of necessary and important ditching
has been done. The dwelling (of architecture of
long ago), and outbuildings have been repaired
and painted several acres of woodland have been
cleared and considerable fencing has been done.
This farm produced tho finest crop of wheat
harvested in this section last season. 1t is said
the owner will erect new buildings and also plant
out an extensive apple and pear orchard next
fall.
There is some talk of organizing building as
ISOLATION at Fork. A great many persons seem
interested in the enterprise, and there is doubt
but it will meet with success In the meantime
many buildings contemplated and being con-
tracted for between this place and Bradshaw,
without the aid of an association.
Mr.. John De Moss, an old resident of this place,
aged about IS years, fell upon the ice in his own
yard on Friday of last week and broke his hip
bone, and it is feared the accident may result ia
tally.
An oyster supper will be held at Jerusalem
Mills, Hartford county, on the evenings of 18th
and 10th of this month, under the auspices of the
ladies' mite society of st. Johns P. E. Church,
this place.
Our Gamers are busy shipping their goods to
market via Bradshaw, and are getting fair prices.
The large amount of business done at the above
named station, most of it heavy freighting, has
rendered the roads horrible, which can now only
be remedied by general thaw and settling rains.
There are great many cases of measles in this
section now.
The members of st. Johns Church, this place,
contemplate the erection of carriage sheds to ac-
commodate some Is or 20 carriages. This has
been needed for some time. GA merciful man is
merciful to his beast" am glad to say those
who have the matter in charge have public spirit
enough to carry out the plan suggested.
W. H. H.